Kuram Gwakyaa – Mitie

Head of Sustainability, Mitie (DWP Account)    

Kuram is a passionate environmentalist and a chemical engineer, experienced in renewable energy, environmental management, and delivering Sustainability strategies. His role at Mitie involves leading and accelerating the delivery of the Sustainability and Net Zero agenda for one of the UK’s largest government departments. Kuram utilises his broad experience in conjunction with the Mitie Plan Zero Pathway to embed this client’s strategic Sustainability objectives within the contract delivery.  

At Mitie we are committed to achieving Net Zero Carbon and Sustainability for our clients by using our industry renowned Plan Zero pathway. Our Plan Zero Pathway details how to achieve net zero targets using operational efficiency measures, low carbon ‘green technologies’, transport and e-mobility solutions, renewable energy procurement, waste reduction and biodiversity schemes.  

12:45-12:55

Lecture Theatre My Net Zero Journey

Harnessing Your Skills And Knowledge To Contribute To A Greener Future

An overview of the ever-evolving skills required to build and develop a career in the sustainability and net zero sphere. Offering career-based insights with a focus on transferability of skills and knowledge into the sector, as well as an outline of the range of sustainability and net zero roles at Mitie.